Code
APH-HHVX-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88342 x 1 or 88341 x 1
Clinical
Pathology
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4-5 microns) for each test/antibody ordered.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
<p>Human Herpes Virus (HHV) 8 is the likely etiological agent of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), and is present in all cases. HHV 8 encodes a latent nuclear antigen (LANA) that is the product of the viral gene of 73. HHV8 has also been identified in multicentric Castleman disease (MCD), and primary effusion lymphoma (PEL).</p>
Orderable Turn Around Time
Global: 2 Day, Tech-Only (stain only): 1 Day
Extra Note
Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients please provide date and time of Collection.
Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Immunohistochemistry (IHC)": {"Pathogen Detection": ["HHV8"]}}
Keywords string
HHV8, kaposi's sarcoma, kaposi sarcoma associated herpesvirus HHV8
Title URL
hhv8